While Halloween [1] is fun to celebrate, the holiday does present a dilemma: picking the right costume. One of the best ways you can conquer this feat is to base your look around a theme or color. A red-dress Halloween costume [2] might seem like the obvious choice given that it's such a prominent color for the autumnal season, but we think that a green-dress Halloween [3] costume is actually the key style to standing out this spooky season.
Creating a Halloween costume with a green dress is easier than you think. You can go for the Tinkerbell fairy look, with a daring, metallic dress and a set of wings. Or consider a vintage gown with gold detailing, like cartoon-favorite-character Fiona from "Shrek." Other popular green-dress costume ideas include a "Top Gun" flight dress, an elf, and the classic Winnie Sanderson from "Hocus Pocus [4]."
In case you want to go with an unconventional ensemble, you can grab a bandeau dress and yellow body paint to channel Marge Simpson from "The Simpsons," like Lizzo [5] and Cardi B, or a sculptural maxi like Beyoncé's Norma Kamali gown [6] from her "Spirit" video. You can even go the comedic route and dress up like a pickle like "Jersey Shore'"s Snooki did in 2010, replete with a cape, sparkly sandals, and an embellished mini dress.
Keep scrolling for some of our picks of the best green-dress Halloween costumes. Then, browse a few shoppable picks so you can make 2023 the year you finally take home the prize for best dressed.
— Additional reporting by Kyley Warren
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Jennifer Lopez
Poison Ivy
Mother Nature
A Pickle
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Leg Avenue Women's Licensed Top Gun Flight Dress Costume [8] ($34-$110)
Whether you're Goose or Maverick, this military minidress comes with interchangeable badges and will work as a perfect option for a couples'-costume moment.
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
O.p.t. Lynn Dress [9] ($69, originally $138)
Whether you want to channel Poison Ivy or Tinkerbell, this ruched green dress is guaranteed to win best dressed.
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Cosplay Diy Medieval Green Velvet Witch Dress [10] ($40)
There's no better way to channel Winnie Sanderson without getting a dress that's almost identical to the actual costume. All you need is your wand, and you're ready to conquer the night.
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Na-kd Bandeau Bodycon Dress [11] ($42, originally $60)
Marge Simpson, but make it chic. Add a red chunky necklace and a blue wig, and you're good to go. The fit is so good that you'll even want to wear it beyond Halloween [12].
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Skims Swim T-Shirt Dress [13] ($54, originally $88)
This little green dress can help you nail Buttercup with ease, but it's also a great option for a night out with friends.
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Dolls Kill Pixie Fantasies Costume Set [14] ($39, originally $88)
Are you really Tinkerbell if you don't have a set of wings? This structural minidress features a sweetheart neckline, iridescent tulle trim, and a boned bodice that'll make you the most beautiful fairy at the party.
Green-Dress Halloween Costume
Deep Sea Princess Costume Set [15] ($98)
Put a twist on the classic Ariel costume with this blue-green and purple minidress that even comes with pearl off-the-shoulder straps.